Magic MasalaOpawa, Christchurch
Magic Masala – Indian food
Magic Masala – Indian food
Magic Masala – Indian food
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Indian restaurant · Opawa

Magic Masala

Opawa, Christchurch Open 7 days · noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm

Opening hours

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Open 7 days · noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Weekly opening hours for Magic Masala
Mondaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Tuesdaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Wednesdaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Thursdaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Fridaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturdaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm
Sundaynoon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm

Times shown in New Zealand time. Public holiday hours may differ – call +64 3 977 6740 to check.

About

About Magic Masala

Tucked into the Opawa area, Magic Masala serves Indian food to locals and visitors in Opawa, Christchurch. From the Christchurch city centre it is roughly 3.4 km away – a short drive, bus or bike ride.

Diners come here for Indian food. If it is your first visit, look out for classics of the style such as samosa. With 69 Indian options across Christchurch, this corner of the local food scene is well covered.

You can visit any day of the week – Magic Masala opens daily. The earliest start is noon on Mondays, and the latest finish is 9:30 pm on Mondays. Like many traditional restaurants, it closes between lunch and dinner service on several days, so check the times before heading over mid-afternoon. In total it trades for about 47 hours each week.

As a rough guide, expect to spend about $20–$40 a head at a Indian restaurant like this. It is surrounded by other eateries: we count 5 more venues within about 1 km, which makes this part of Opawa easy to explore on foot.

On the menu

Menu highlights

Popular dishes for this style of Indian restaurant with typical New Zealand prices.

Full menu guide
Biryani & RiceLamb biryani

Dum-cooked with mint and whole spices

$22–28

StartersOnion bhaji

Gram-flour onion fritters with mint sauce

$8–12

StartersPaneer tikka

Chargrilled cottage cheese with capsicum and onion

$14–18

StartersChicken tikka

Boneless chicken marinated in yoghurt and spices, cooked in the tandoor

$14–19

CurriesChicken korma

Mild curry with cashew and cream

$20–26

Biryani & RiceJeera rice

Basmati tempered with cumin

$4–6

Plan your visit

When is Magic Masala busiest?

Estimated busy times based on its opening hours and how people usually dine at Indian restaurants in New Zealand. The gold bar marks the current hour.

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Usually busiest around 7 pm on Fridays.

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Questions about Magic Masala

Where is Magic Masala?

Magic Masala is at Opawa, Christchurch, about 3.4 km from central Christchurch. Use the map on this page for turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

What are Magic Masala's opening hours?

The published hours are: Monday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm; Tuesday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm; Wednesday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm; Thursday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm; Friday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm; Saturday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm; Sunday noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm. Hours can change on public holidays.

Is Magic Masala open on weekends?

Yes – Magic Masala is open on both Saturday (noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm) and Sunday (noon – 2 pm, 4:45 pm – 9:30 pm).

What kind of food does Magic Masala serve?

Indian food. See the menu page for typical dishes and price ranges for this style of Indian restaurant.

How much does it cost to eat at Magic Masala?

As an estimate, a meal at a Indian restaurant like this usually costs $20–$40 per person in New Zealand. Prices at the venue may differ.

How can I contact Magic Masala?

You can call +64 3 977 6740. Tap the phone number on this page to call directly from your mobile.

What other restaurants are near Magic Masala?

The closest is Hardwok express (70 m away). See the "Nearby" section for more options with distances.

Nearby

More places to eat near Magic Masala

Closest restaurants, cafes and takeaways, measured in a straight line.

Map of Opawa
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Cafe

In Situ

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A1 Seafoods

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Pub

Bowl & Jack

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Other Indian places nearby

Indian in Christchurch
NameAreaStatusDistance
Ferry IndiansWoolston1.4 km
Royal TandoorBeckenham–2.3 km
ShamianaLinwood–2.4 km
Indian PearlSydenham–2.4 km
29 SweetsSydenham2.5 km
BikanervalaSydenham2.6 km